“Juicy lobster tails drizzled with a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfectly baked for a truly indulgent meal.”
Ingredients:
4 lobster tails (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
Prepare the Lobster Tails:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to carefully cut the top of each lobster shell lengthwise, exposing the meat. Gently pull the lobster meat out and rest it on top of the shell (“piggybacking” the lobster meat).
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Cook the Lobster Tails:
Place the prepared lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat, ensuring even coverage.
Bake:
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and firm to the touch. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Serve:
Remove from the oven and drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the lobster meat.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges for a zesty finish.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories per Serving: ~230 | Protein: ~25g
